Compass Expeditions - Motorcycle Tours / Expeditions - Atlantic to Altiplano 24 Days
Operator
Compass Expeditions
Description
Brazil – Argentina – Chile - Bolivia
This extraordinary ride takes us from the shores of the Atlantic to the high plateau of the Altiplano. From the “cidade maravilhosa” (marvellous city) of Rio, we enjoy one of the most spectacular settings on earth, as we ride the
emerald coast, one of the worlds most beautiful coastal rides. Wonderful jungle scenery, the world’s greatest waterfalls, abandoned mining towns,
isolated deserts, snow capped volcanoes and the hauntingly beautiful Altiplano, we ride it all. This is an epic ride from the Atlantic to the Andes. A truly unique journey not offered by any other bike operator, join with us and experience this ride with a difference.
TOUR PROFILE
Tour starts in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Ends in La Paz, Bolivia
Riding difficulty 2-3
Road conditions are mostly good pavement; vary wildly from winding, twisting mountain
roads to long straight stretches. A few gravel sections in Chile and Bolivia
Weather conditions will vary between humid and a little wet to very cold but dry
This tour can easily be done riding two up
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) statue
Copacabana and Ipanema beaches
Pao de Acucar, unbelievable views of Rio (we go at sunset for drinks)
The colonial beauty of Paraty, full day yacht cruise
The thundering roar of Iguaçu falls, including helicopter flight
Adobe oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama
Aboned nitrate mining town of Humberstone
The raw beauty of Lauca National Park
The wonderful chaos of La Paz
Inclusions
TOUR INCLUDES
Airport transfers
Motorcycle rental
Fuel
Tolls
Border paperwork
Multi-lingual and staff
Services of ride leader and support vehicle driver (owners of company)
Support vehicle with passenger carrying capacity
Non alcoholic drinks on support vehicle
Breakfasts all days, lunches and dinners all riding days
24 nights accommodation, plus 1 bonus night
Pre departure material and route maps
Access to satellite phone, pay per minute
Compass Expeditions polo shirt and baseball cap
Cable car ride with sunset drinks
overlooking Rio, Christ the Redeemer statue
Entry, yacht trip around Paraty,
Helicopter flight over Iguaçu falls, entrance to bird park, entrance to both Brazilian and
Argentinean sides of Iguaçu falls, full days
guided activities on the Argentinean side, including jet boat ride under the falls,
Entrance to San Ignacio Mini, Valle de la Luna, Humberstone, Lauca National Park entry.
Rafains Churrascaria an all you can
eat buffet with a spectacular cabaret show, the quintessential Brazilian experience.
Special Notes
Our motorcycles - The standard bike is a BMW650GS Twin - you can upgrade to a BMW 1150 or BMW 1200
Booking Notes
ACCOMMODATION 24 NIGHTS
Our accommodations are usually 3-4 star and are on shared basis
They vary from remote village huts to excellent family run hotels
Single supplement available
Last Updated:
July 9, 2009
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